SIMON BURTON has urged his players to repay the backing of the club by getting them promoted into the Evo-Stik League.

Runcorn Town’s Pavilions ground was this week handed a Grade E grading by the Football Association which would grant the team promotion, should they win the championship.

The North West Counties Premier Division title race took another twist after Ramsbottom United drew with Bootle on Tuesday night, cutting their lead at the top to just one point with Town, with a game in hand, hot on their heels.

This week’s good news about the ground has given Burton’s men and extra incentive to seize their opportunity.

“Getting the ground grading is fantastic news and the club have backed us all the way,” said Burton.

“Last season they increased the capacity and have brought the ground up to standard. We have been given the all clear to go up and now it’s up to the lads to do that. It does give us that extra incentive.

“I suppose Ramsbottom’s draw gives us a little bit of an advantage and puts it in our hands.